yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Speaking with HTC warranty and repair and now they offer an "advance" replacement where you give them a credit card and they will send the replacement for "free" and then it's up to me to return the item in 30 days or they will charge me 57 bux (shipping fees included).

I also have to shell out the shipping to ship the "defective" one back. LOL Oh well.
[HTC Sensation] sammael1069:
I wonder if apple has anything to do with the customs issue. Maybe Apple is going to sue HTC for copying the back cover, they might have a patent on back covers for phones. Hehe
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
I ordered mine more than two weeks ago and I still haven't gotten it. This sucks.
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Same here, I've been waiting three weeks :(
[HTC Sensation] mariusares:
hi,

i called HTC yesterday as my phone is on service from 2/08/2011 and i asked what is the status of the investigation, so i found out my phone its ok with an software update (i think its 1.35.401.1) but they dint say anything regarding the back cover. if the phone come back from service with a faulty back cover trust me thats really frustating
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Don't blame HTC, blame the idiots in other threads reporting fraud to HTC. The number of people possibly abusing this is going to be low, much lower than those actually in possession of a defective cover.
[HTC Sensation] Warhero141:
It doesn't matter anymore who's fault it is.

The fact is now that people with real defective problems got partially screwed over.
[HTC Sensation] derkie:
The phone has no problem, regarding back cover i.e. signal, wifi no problems at all, I just requested to have a spare.

the thing about this defective units, it's only a small percent. Just ask for it to be replaced, end of story.
[HTC Sensation] silentsnow31802:
I am actually in the need of a new battery door. If they tell me they are back ordered or out of stock I am not going to be very happy. I was one of the people that said do not abuse the replacement accessories for people that actually need them and look what has happened. It is pretty ridiculous how many people abused HTC's customer support. If you got a battery door just because you could, shame on you.
[HTC Sensation] exb0:
I know this is off topic, but I didn't wanna start a new thread and get flamed.

Anyone wanna sell their extra back cover?
[HTC Sensation] silentsnow31802:
I think at most you should only have to pay shipping. Not right if someone got one just to make money off it. We are a friendly community and should be helping eachother out when possible.
[HTC Sensation] exb0:
Well if someone offers me a reasonable price I don't mind taking it off their hands. I can't buy it from ebay as it's expensive for me ( rm100 = 4 days pay? )
[HTC Sensation] silentsnow31802:
Just got a reply from HTC and they basically said hold the phone differently... Not very good advice I dont think. I kinda have to have my hand there to hold the phone to type. Otherwise I would drop it. I am kinda disappointed by that reply.
[HTC Sensation] Freshly_Snipes:
Got mine today after they told me it was at customs and will take another 2 weeks. Proves they don't know much about the status of shipments at all. I had to give my card number and i have to ship back myself. oh well...

For anyone with questions on the "Advanced Process" I did a vid on my youtube channel. Might be helpful, might not. I tried. I hope you guys get your covers soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVE04i8tLss
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Yeah, that thread wasn't such a good idea. I've been having to deal with not being able to use my phone in landscape unless I'm in the room with my router ever since I bought this phone. It's starting to get really freaking annoying.

Goddamn you are lucky. :(
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Possibly some good news...I called in and spoke to a rep and she said there's a rumor that they got a new shipment of replacement covers in today and they should be shipped out Monday. Fingers crossed.
[HTC Sensation] Freshly_Snipes:
I just got mine today. Did u miss my video bro? Lol
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Did you guys get a shipping confirmation from HTC? I ordered mine 3 weeks ago and still havent heard anything.
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Yeah I know, I was just adding what the rep told me.

Nothing of that sort for me.
[HTC Sensation] Freshly_Snipes:
No shipping anything was sent to me...I was told just 2 days ago it was at customs and that tadaaaa it was literally UNDER my doormat and i stepped on it and was like WTF?? because i was sitting in the living room and NOBODY knocked or anything so UPS had to have just put it under the mat w/o knocking..Glad i stepped lightly.
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Haha, hopefully I get mine tommorrow. Have you found any difference between the new back cover and your old one with wifi signal?
[HTC Sensation] omer1112:
My phone's wifi does not work AT ALL. Just says unable to scan for wifi signal or something like that.

I called HTC today for a replacement (after t-mobile told me that I need to call HTC because they don't recieve that part from HTC) and I had to either send my back cover in first or put a credit card on file for a possible $30 fee if my back cover is 'defective' or not returned.

Its sad HTC is doing this on a phone i've barely had for two months.
[HTC Sensation] Freshly_Snipes:
Yup. They're doing it because it was abused. So now they want it back to recoup lost income the rep told me.

My wifi signals the same. Nothing changed other than i gotta sweet new case.
[HTC Sensation] CB620:
They are taking credit card info only because several members called them and claimed fraud on behalf of my thread that was removed even after I edited it to make it more fit. Apparently fixing issues aren't accepted on this site in a sense. I think that if the thread didn't get attention drawn to it by getting it reported and giving HTC my info the thread would still be up and you guys wouldn't be getting charged or having your credit card info put on file. Abused or not notice the people that reported me and played hero aren't responding to anymore battery cover threads. I take partial blame for my thread but I won't take the blame for HTC deciding to take your credit card info and shipping your covers when they feel like it. If they are trying to charge for a oem part or have u under a time frame it simply isn't a warranty exchange.
[HTC Sensation] idavid_:
Do you think they would exchange mine for creaking and death grip? In my country HTC service center is pure **** (they fixed someone's broken SIM cover on DHD with factory reset :p ), do you think that matters?

Swyped from my HTC Sensation
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Finally got my tracking number a couple minutes ago. Really hoping a new back cover removes the death grip.
[HTC Sensation] bone$:
just got my confirmation email as well... called in 3 weeks ago..
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Same here, according to the tracking, it should be here by next week.
[HTC Sensation] aznknightz17:
Sigh been two weeks since I last posted about my replacement back and still no confirmation or email. I am in dire need of a new back cover since mine getting really crappy signal and its not popping in correctly. I see people are getting their but I didnt get anything yet. Gonna call HTC 2morrow and see what is going on.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Got my warranty cover in yesterday. I promptly mailed out my old one as well yesterday. And as for taking my cc for this warranty exchange, is fine IMO. Different companies have different policies when it comes to honoring warranties. Some send out a hard drive without an issue because of the relationship of the client, some need to collect CC for payment in case they do not get the "faulty" reported part. I do not see anything wrong with this step. It's just to protect HTC's warranty program. I don't think any company will just "give out" parts because they are nice. It's a matter of customer service IMO.

Anyways, back on topic. No probs for me :)
[HTC Sensation] bobsbbq:
I'm sure there were some who got an extra one just because they could which is sad. But there are many others like myself with a legitimate reason for a claim. My paint was coming off in less than 10 days old and I even posted pictures of mine. I guess I'm glad I got mine before all the problems started. Good luck to every one else.
[HTC Sensation] thickestice:
I'm currently using a Chichitec battery, My back cover (specifically the front bottom left side) creaks when I press the home screen and menu buttons but doesn't do this when I'm using the stock battery. Has anyone else noticed this?
[HTC Sensation] idavid_:
Chichitec battery is thicker than the stock, probably that's why

Swyped from my HTC Sensation
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Got my replacement. The buttons are more sturdy, but there's no change in WiFi signal so I still have the death grip. Oh well, was worth a shot.

Edit: think the power button being slanted is a phone flaw, not the cases problem.
[HTC Sensation] dubie76:
I ordered mine over three weeks ago. Still have not received it. I called over a week ago and was told that it was held up in customs. Well now almost two weeks after that, I still have nothing. I tried calling this evening but they were closed. Im not happy, but I guess its free and I cant complain too much.
[HTC Sensation] Freshly_Snipes:
There not at customs anymore. That's the standard response i believe they give. They told me that and mine was here like 4 days later.
[HTC Sensation] twistedvision76:
Just got my replacement in today after 3 weeks.
[HTC Sensation] dubie76:
Mine just came today and was ordered 7-27.
[HTC Sensation] sbihue:
Got mine y'day. Doesn't hurt to have an extra one to experiment and play with :)
[HTC Sensation] maxawesome:
You'd rather blame me than the people who actually committed fraud?
[HTC Sensation] maxawesome:
Your thread had nothing to do with "fixing issues" as it was originally posted and everything to do with exactly what caused this problem: unnecessary abuse of a lenient replacement policy.

Here's the order of events:

1. You started this fiasco by posting your steps for a "no questions asked" replacement.

2. People followed your advice and abused the system.

3. You got reported to HTC (by me).

4. People continued to abuse the system until HTC tightened policies.

5. HTC ran out of the back covers.

6. HTC now requires a "deposit" so that lowlife jackoffs can't abuse their warranty policies.

Get off your cross. You'll understand when you're older, but this whole situation could have been avoided by simply NOT abusing the policy.
[HTC Sensation] Freshly_Snipes:
Jesus wept *runs off*
[HTC Sensation] mrg02d:
You bet! Leave the vigiliante work to Batman and Robbin next time. All you accomplished was making life more difficult for people that NEED one. ( I hear you have to pay some sort of deposit?)

You accomplished little more than a grade school tattle tale does...Maybe if tens of thousands were doing this...But 30-50?

Seriously? DOnt you have better things to do than help "The Man"? They screw us over left and right and you are going to help them? WHy not go report each person that earns a few bucks under the table for IRS fraud?

Ever heard of, "mind your own business"?

Matt
[HTC Sensation] maxawesome:
Err, you have an exact figure for how many people were exploiting this? HTC's back cover supply on hand was depleted, hence the back-order for folks who legitimately needed a replacement. You think they only had 30-50 on hand?

This *is* my business, because I own the Sensation, and when I need something replaced through a warranty claim, I don't want to hear that it's on backorder because some jackass kid convinced a bunch of folks to call in and get one "just to have a spare on hand".

You heard wrong about the deposit, by the way. HTC takes your CC# on the off chance you don't "feel like" sending back your defective back plate once they have sent you the new one. This prevents the charlieb's of the world from ripping THEM off.

HTC is not "The Man", so get over it. Cheating on your taxes is between you and the IRS -- until you start posting about it on the interwebs and/or sharing your methods and encouraging others to do the same.

Any other ethical issues I can help clear up for you?
[HTC Sensation] etawful:
I know I'm late to this discussion and I'm a noob, and all, but I agree with you 100%. Exploiting these policies is why these policies get changed.

The fact is that MOST companies in most industries would ask for a cc# or for the defective item to be returned.

For instance, I'm the entire IT department for the company I work for. They chose to use HP servers and Dell PC's. if I call and ask for a replacement part for one of the PC's, Dell will ship it, and have explicit warnings that if they do not receive the defective part back within 30 days, I will be billed for it.

HP is the same way.

If on my personal machines that I built myself, I have a part that needs replacing (say a motherboard), the manufacturer WILL require a deposit, a cc# or to receive the defective item back first.

For him to say it's "not a warrantee exchange" is nonsense. If they tell him that he has to pay for the replacement whether he sends the defective item back or not, then he might have a case.

That said. . . when I first got my Sensation, I actually totally destroyed the back cover. I dropped it on the floor and backed my desk chair over it while looking to see where it went. I called HTC and offered to BUY a replacement. They refused to let me buy it and sent me one out.

When this happened, I kept it to myself. I did NOT post it on this forum or any other forum strictly because I knew people would take advantage of the policy and I did NOT want it to change.
[General Questions and Answers] Fuial:
Hi, i am a Developer, now starting to work with Android (I worked in mobile 2 years developing for iPhone) and i can not connect my Android device with ADB.

My device is an ZTE v9 (is a tablet) with Android 2.1

My PC has Ubuntu 11.04

Someone could make it work?

I followed the official guide, and also read this thread, but i does not work http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=823956

Can someone help me?

PD: I saw the forum has a thread for ZTE v9, but i could not post there, cause i have 0 posts :P
[General Questions and Answers] jvazcarvalho:
Have you found a solution for this? I have the same problem. ADB recognizes my phone but not my tablet.
[XPERIA X10 General] antonis1978:
please DEVS give as a root tool for official rom.I think you've allready have it...;)
[XPERIA X10 General] Willey1986:
Why don't you use one of the pre rooted ROMs?
[XPERIA X10 General] 9andar:
Hi antonis1978,

In fact, it's already done...

Let's see this topic : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196421

Thanx to aZuZu, you rocks man...
[XPERIA X10 General] antonis1978:
I'm not sure for the stabillity of these roms.My X10 with the official rom is awesome.
[XPERIA X10 General] Willey1986:
Actually these ROMs are nothing more than the official ROMs with some SE apps removed and some performance tweaks applied. You will find nothing more stable than this. ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] antonis1978:
did you try this?
[Motorola Droid X2] flamebeats:
For those of is who are unable to sbf back to stock. Does gingerbreak work on ota Gingerbread or is there another app?
[Motorola Droid X2] aerdely:
No way to root gingerbread as off yet but as far as sbf back to stock its no problem even if already on, unrooted gingerbread. Just read the tutorials. From there you apply patched gingerbread update from p3droid to have rooted gingerbread, all instructions are in forum.
[Motorola Droid X2] flamebeats:
Thanks.. would I be able to boot into stock recovery and apply rooted update.zip over current unrooted Gingerbread?
[Motorola Droid X2] aerdely:
No, need to sbf back to stock froyo then root with gingerbreak 1.2 , install the system recovery app. Then apply update in the system recovery after booting into its tells you how to when you open app. Make sure rename p3droids patched update to just " update.zip" and place its on root off sdcard. Go to development forum if need the instructions all there. The patched update is at "my droid world.com " everything else you need is in this forum somewhere. Just to let you know I also was on ota gingerbread was able to sbf and update to rooted, alot off us were but its all works easy.
[Motorola Droid X2] flamebeats:
Thanks will do..
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
I see a lot of people complaining about a rom they just flashed being real laggy. A lot of these people are probably new to flashing roms, but this laggy issue is very normal for any rom you flash....when you first get it.

What you need to do after flashing a rom and booting up for the first time is let it sit for a while. It's a brand new rom so it needs to "wake up." After about 20 minutes, shut the phone off and turn back on. After another 10-20 minutes, do that again and then you should be up and running lag free.

I'm not sure exactly why this usually has to be done to get rid of lag, but I've owned 6 android phones and every single rom I flash is laggy in the beginning until I let it sit and do the shut downs.

I'm sure most of this is common sense, but since I see a lot of posts about laggy roms I figured I'd post this.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Agreed. Most of these ROMS need around 10 minutes or so to finish cooking. Once everything has settled down, a quick reboot should be all you need.
[HTC Sensation] StefanB86:
Yes, that always work. I let it sit 10 minutes, reboot and let it sit for 5 more minutes, after that I go through the setup and play with it :)
[HTC Sensation] justj03:
It always seems to work for me. Just a little patience
[HTC Sensation] teh_master:
thanks for the tip and gonna try now.
[HTC Sensation] joshua:
Its a good guide/tip for someone 1st time flashed a rom to know...

Same goes for our battery also..
[HTC Sensation] phonegod:
also op, its good not to sign in to any acct when going threw set up for the first time after flashing. just skip signing in till you did everthing the op mention and you should be lag free.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott8281:
I recently took my Nexus S 4G back to Sprint and ported back to ATT and bought a i9020A for ATT from Best Buy this past Friday. After checking XDA i noticed that theres no stock images for i9020a. I'm currently running a CM7 nightly and i have a Nandroid of my stock rooted GTJ61 which is what the i9020a for ATT was released with. Im aware that there are several roms that will work on the gsm models but i think its confusing to say the least that there are only 2 developer threads (Nexus S and Nexus S 4g) Would it be possible to start separate development threads for the various GSM models? And can anyone direct me to the stock system images for the i9020a that are flash able via fastboot such as the ones listed in the Nexus S 4G thread? Im really surprised that as new as the Nexus S 4G is that there are stock images available for it but yet there are none available (at least not that i can find) for the Nexus S i9020a that has been around longer (despite the fact that its just now been publicly advertised for att, it has been available off the record by Negri Electronics for few months now)

Any help of leads would be greatly appreciated
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daltons Mrite:
Here is one

Maybe you found sound help by now, but apparently this guy had the same problem:

h t t p : // w w w .

drewgaren.com/DrewGaren.com/Nexus_Source/Entries/2011/9/6_Nexus_S_I9020A_%28AT%26T%29_GTJ61_STOCK_RESTORE.html
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dominicmi:
Hi there,

My desire was S-OFF and I have CM7 installed. I just downloaded the new official 2.3 upgrade zip. Could any body here give me a hint about how to install it?

Thanks in advance!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dominicmi:
sorry for the stupid question. I just realized there's RUU in it.

Please feel free to delete the thread.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evans_16:
Hi

I have a rooted sg2 on 2.3.3, i flashed the kernal to root.

I have bog standard rom, my battery doesnt last that long i have froze all bloatware, i have been looking into flashing with a different rom 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 for battery, speed and so on.

Question is do i need to restore my kernal to stock or can i just flash any rom or do anythjing to it in order to flash a different firmware?

Also what firmware is recommended? one where everything is still working as i use my camera ect.

Thanks alot in advance
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Wait a few days for KG6 release to be put in new roms .

Custom rom your choice read the threads .

You do not need to do anything rom will overwrite kernel .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evans_16:
what do the KG3 or KG ect mean lol, might sound stupid but do they have to match up with anything on your/my phone before anything?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
A before B

K = 2011

G = month of build = July August will be H

KG2 build before KG4 KG6 after KG4

KG 4 build 4 july 2011

Dont have to match if you are flashing full firmware and the Modem in a firmware is often an earlier build as they dont get changed as much .

General would be to Flash full KG2 firmware included phone kernel modem etc .

Custom may be different .

jje
[Thunderbolt General] mohkg:
does any one know any apps that have plenty of tools for speed like a computer tune up just for android thanxs:o
[Thunderbolt General] 00negative:
There are ram scripts and what not for rooted phones. That sort of do what your talking about and apps like cache cleaner or auto memory killer that are suppose to speed up performance. And just general memory cleaners.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Quinny899:
any help?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Quinny899:
please?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] festa20:
i want the android on my computer family member has it but i copied all the filies and put it on my samsung but doesnt work can any1 help me do that
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Quinny899:
Follow android-x86.org
[LG Optimus 3D] fazzy360:
Anybody know of a decent priced solar charger compatible with the O3D ?
[LG Optimus 3D] DevJackey:
http://www.wirelessground.com/solar-battery-charger.html

I've yet to buy this, but I've heard good reviews about it.

Plus, its pretty portable and can charge from AC, Computer, or Solar.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Neitmrh15:
I was using the WebOS MIUI theme and really liked it, the icons and shades of blue they use are pretty nice. I went back to Synergy so I'm hoping there's some interest in this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] XsMagical:
could you post a link to the MIUI theme and maybe some screen shots
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Neitmrh15:
Here are some screen shots I took...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] drunkensunday:
Do you have a link to this theme?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Neitmrh15:
I don't know of a link to it, I had just applied it with the built in theme chooser in MIUI when I was using it.
[EVO 4G General] 14u2c:
okay its the first of august I'm so tired of hearing stories about the magic s-off ... Has anyone seen or herd anything about getting root on the OG evo. 2.3.3 gingerbread.. p.s. and not just wishful thinking..lol
[EVO 4G General] Sleestax:
There is no news because, well, there is no news. Not once has there ever been news other than bullcrap rumors that "they" are working on a hack to the locked bootloader (thanks HTC). Face it, we're never going to get root on OTA 2.3.3. HTC wins and the hackers / modders lose.
[EVO 4G General] infamousteeboy:
Sleestax come on bruh don't hurt my feelings man Ahahahaha
[EVO 4G General] Invisibility:
This negativity saddens me.
[EVO 4G General] AA27:
Yep: Sprint/HTC: 1

Devs & Users : 0

:(:(:(:(:(
[EVO 4G General] Xtazy305:
Mmm I dont think its negativity, I think its reality :)